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Loyola University:
20-year relationship. $800 million in construction. 20 major projects. Less than 1% cost variance.

Clients’ budgets are sacred. Cost control is a tenet on which our long-term relationships are built. Power facilitates cost-driven design through team collaboration. We establish early target value budgets and strict project controls during construction.

Explore a sample of recent work with Loyola University, and the proactive steps taken to achieve exceptional financial results.

Halas Hall

We confirmed design advanced within budget for this 64,000- square foot, 3-story addition by preparing three milestone estimates, and proposed value. Value alternates exceeding $500,000 were proposed. The LEED-certified sports center features a without compromising functional programming of the new swimming pool, cafe, student lounge, workout and exercise space, and office space.

Institute of Environmental Sustainability

We pulled out all the stops to ensure that this new LEED Gold-certified, 215,000-square foot complex was ready for the Fall semester. Our cost control efforts included evaluating four unique structural systems to help establish a target value budget, utilizing design-build procurement for a $1M geothermal well system and design-assist procurement for a $3.2M, 15,000-square foot, winter garden.

50,000+ LOGISTICAL MILES

12 SOURCING COUNTRIES

1 WORLD-CLASS MUSIC SCHOOL

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND COMMUNICATION, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

MISSION: Construct an iconic world-class performing arts building, that would be home to world-class performing arts, on an active campus along the shores of Lake Michigan, sourcing materials from 12 countries around the world. At Power, we approach every challenge with a “can-do” attitude, managing complex timelines with effective materials management programs.

CABLES FOR THE GLASS WALL

INDIA

SHIVAKASHI GRANITE MATERIAL FOR LOBBY FLOOR

ITALY

SHIVAKASHI GRANITE FABRICATION FOR LOBBY FLOOR

Team visits with the architect to an Italian manufacturing plant helped ensure each custom-cut piece met rigid design standards, eliminating inclusions and unwanted patterns before shipment to the United States. Our team then monitored shipping to critical delivery check points with GPS tracking.

MEXICO

CURTAIN WALL ASSEMBLY

Mexico served as our international hub for curtainwall materials and assembly, including aluminum sourced from South Korea, and glass from the United States. Team visits to the Mexican manufacturing plant helped ensure QA/QC, packing requirements, and timely shipment to the site.

Plans are nothing, planning is everything.
– Dwight D. Eisenhower

Always respectful.Always safe.

Our world revolves around your project so yours doesn’t have to.

40 years of mission critical facility renovation experience ensures our team understands that your patients, students, and employees come first. With a history of complex renovations in occupied environments and strict construction protocols, we know how to work around business operations to avoid unplanned disruption.

Site Specific Safety Program

Based on the unique challenges of each project, our team will develop a Site Specific Safety Program, designed to protect your building’s occupants by integrating our protocols with campus requirements. The plan addresses issues such as:

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)

One of the most important features of the SSSP, is an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA,), used to prevent contamination, infection, and inconvenience from construction activities. The plan addresses issues such as:

6D Facility Management

6D Facility Management

BIM APPLICATION
Power integrated information from a BIM with physical plant management information to improve long-term building operations through a process called FIM. Clients have the option of incorporating asset tracking through RFID, progress construction photos, equipment specifications, 2D details and sections, all linked digitally to 3D parametric objects. In addition, thru XML coding, your facilities team can gain bi-directional access to all database information, allowing for custom applications and uses.

RESULT

The Mather’s ongoing use of FIM continues to improve efficiency and cost savings as they manage this outstanding facility.

Prefabrication

Prefabrication

BIM APPLICATION
We used BIM to support the prefabrication of 128 patient room lavatories for this eight-story addition to the Christ Medical Center campus. Prefabrication allowed us to construct all units at a local warehouse using the project’s subcontractors and local union labor, and then deliver them to the project under a “just-in-time” approach.

RESULT

The first project in Illinois to use this process, the use of BIM reduced on-site labor, improved quality, and expedited the schedule.

5D Estimating

5D Estimating

BIM APPLICATION
For this new 270-unit, 21-story apartment building, the project team was asked to develop an iconic design within a strict construction budget. To accomplish this, our preconstruction team worked closely with the architect and used BIM to quickly evaluate the cost impact of multiple enclosure options proposed.

RESULT

The resulting materials management plan provided a base to move the project along while also allowing the owner to share a sound plan with necessary municipal officials.

Enclosure QA/QC Program

Well after the last beam is in place, we stand by our work. That’s why a dedicated enclosure specialist oversees every project. Our rigorous process balances aesthetic demands with safety considerations and serves as our hallmark.

O5. Product Testing

O6. Plant Visits

Our team of enclosure specialists often travels to the manufacturers for inspections and to review plant quality control procedures, as well as to confirm packaging requirements and transportation plans.

Power Construction Company is a 92-year-old, management-owned firm operating exclusively in and around the northern Illinois markets. Our mission is to build what matters. We do this by investing in our relationships, our people, and our community for the long term.